I'm going through a similar situation in my 68 Mustang and have spent a decent amount of time lately planning the build.
Options that I see
1. Full Manual - I think this is the most awesome option, just as long as the high effort at low speed steering doesn't bother you (Bothers most people). Lightest, cheapest, simplest, free, etc
2. Hyd Power Steering - I don't like the assist ram at all and I would ditch it. The borgeson setup that converts to more of a traditional box is nice and probably the option that makes the most sense.
3. EPAS - EPAS is pretty awesome, but the only thing I don't like about it...is that it turns the steering shaft into a torsion bar. In my car I am cutting up the front end to run a quick ratio rack that I will de-power and use the EPAS assist with a potentiometer to dial in how much assist I want. Turn it off at track, and dial in the perfect amount on street.
I wouldn't waste your time on a steering rack like unisteer or TCP.
If I was in your position I would:
1. Take off the steering pump & assist ram since it's free and see how you like it. If you rebuild your factory manual box, it will be even better
2. If full manual is no good it comes down to whether or not you pony up the cash for the EPAS kit (I would by the kit instead of piecing it all together) or the Borgeson setup. I personally like getting rid of the power steering pump if possible
3. Sell me the car ( I'm serious
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